A chaotic melee
"Marshal Tianpeng really appeared?" Following behind Zhuge Xiang, Ying Shangxian knew Zhuge Xiang's strength. Although he knew that if Zhuge Xiang fought his way through, he would probably lure out Marshal Tianpeng, the fact that Marshal Tianpeng actually appeared surprised and Shadow High Immortal him. He then quickly left to inform Chang'e and the others behind him.
Marshal Tianpeng appeared with Four Generals, but they did not rush to make a move. Instead, they carefully examined Zhuge Xiang. They wanted to see if Zhuge Xiang really had Three Heads Six Arms, since he could defeat General Jin in one move.
However, no matter how you look at it, Zhuge Xiang is just a Cultivator at the Fifth Layer of the Great Accomplishment Stage, not even Immortal-Demon level. If it weren't for his thousands of years of friendship with General Jin, and even his temperament, Marshal Tianpeng and the Four Generals would have doubted whether he was speaking recklessly.
"Marshal Tianpeng, did you issue the decree prohibiting passage through the Heavenly River?" Marshal Tianpeng and the Four Generals appeared, but only stared at him without speaking. Zhuge Xiang then spoke up and asked directly.
"Yes, it is me," Marshal Tianpeng nodded frankly.
"Since you have this decree, you must have your own reasons. However, I have important business to attend to at the Dragon Clan. I apologize for the obstruction by the powerful Water Soldiers earlier," Zhuge Xiang said, bowing respectfully. He made his stance clear: it was only because they blocked my way that I took action against them. Although Zhuge Xiang wasn't afraid of Marshal Tianpeng, the struggles in the Immortal Realm weren't as direct as those in the Demon Realm; there were many intricacies involved. Therefore, he wanted to avoid trouble as much as possible. After all, Zhuge Xiang had only come for the Dragon Fire and the Nirvana Fire and was in a hurry to return to the Cultivation World. He didn't want to waste too much time here.
"Hehehe. It seems you are new to the Immortal Realm." Marshal Tianpeng did not respond to Zhuge Xiang's words, but instead laughed and brought up this topic.
"Oh? How so?" Zhuge Xiang raised an eyebrow at Marshal Tianpeng's words and asked calmly. He was surprised, though. This Marshal Tianpeng, though he looked rough, was actually very meticulous.
"Although our Immortal Realm is indifferent to strife, the principle of supremacy of strength in the Three Realms and Six Paths will never be wrong. If what you said were from the Emperor Lord, I, Tianpeng, would naturally not say anything more. I might even apologize to you. But your strength is only at the Fifth Layer of the Great Accomplishment Stage. You injured my people, and you think you can get away with it with just a few words? If I don't show some skills, how can I gain the respect of my subordinates in the future?"
Marshal Tianpeng, still with his rough and unrefined appearance, spoke simply and directly, even bluntly, but his words were true. Zhuge Xiang nodded in approval; this Marshal Tianpeng, seemingly rough, could simplify complex matters, truly deserving the title of "wise fool." "Since that's the case, then there's nothing more to say. Marshal Tianpeng, please test my abilities yourself," Marshal Tianpeng said, emphasizing that everything would be decided by strength. Zhuge Xiang had nothing more to say, his Sea Calming Divine Needle Bang trembled, and he gazed intently at Marshal Tianpeng.
"Alright, you defeated General Jin in one move. I'd like to see how you, with your cultivation at the Fifth Layer of the Great Accomplishment Stage, managed to do it." Since he was going to make a move, he wouldn't hesitate. Marshal Tianpeng's hand trembled, and his Nine-Toothed Rake shot out, fiercely chiseling towards Zhuge Xiang.
The Nine-Toothed Rake, with its nine sharp teeth, is even sharper than the sharpest sword tip in the world. If it were to fall on Zhuge Xiang, even with his body, he would surely be pierced through and turned into a tattered sack.
"A weapon of Immortal Artifact rank, this attack cannot be taken head-on." Even before the Nine-Toothed Rake reached him, its terrifying aura told Zhuge Xiang that even though he had cultivated the Great Strength Bull Demon Technique to the Fifth Layer and had HP of 2 million, he still could not withstand the attack of this Immortal Artifact.
With a flash, Zhuge Xiang activated the Sun Chasing Step and appeared behind Marshal Tianpeng like a ghost. The Sea Calming Divine Needle in his hand, carrying immense power, smashed down on Marshal Tianpeng's back. The earth Heaven Collapsing Earth Shattering and the power of the Sea Calming Divine Needle combined to make this attack incredibly powerful.
"Such speed..." The Sun Chasing Step startled Marshal Tianpeng.
Putting everything else aside, his speed alone is enough to prove his strength. With such speed, how many people in the Three Realms and Six Paths could evade his attack?
However, although Zhuge Xiang's Sun Chasing Step was fast, Marshal Tianpeng's reaction was not slow either. Just as Zhuge Xiang had activated his Block Prediction, at an impossible angle, Marshal Tianpeng's arm retracted, and the handle of his Nine-Toothed Rake blocked his back, successfully blocking Zhuge Xiang's attack. In the rush, although the force was amazing and it knocked Marshal Tianpeng back a lot, it was not enough to injure him.
After blocking Zhuge Xiang's attack, almost simultaneously, Marshal Tianpeng flipped his wrist, and as if he had eyes in the back of his head, he swung his Nine-Toothed Rake behind him.
The sharp edge locked onto Zhuge Xiang's body once again. Left with no other choice, Zhuge Xiang had to activate the second stage of the Sun Chasing Step and return to the place where he had been standing before.
"Such speed! However, it's naive to think you can defeat me with sheer speed." Marshal Tianpeng, undeterred by his missed attack, stared at Zhuge Xiang and said. As he spoke, his Nine-Toothed Rake suddenly trembled, releasing an invisible wave that permeated the space, seemingly filling it with liquid. Every movement he made carried immense resistance. "Ding, entering Special Zone. Within this area, all Attack Speed and Movement Speed are reduced by 70%."
The Mechanical System Prompt made Zhuge Xiang's heart sink. This Marshal Tianpeng actually possessed such power? Sealing off the surrounding space, reducing everyone's Movement Speed and Attack Speed?
A drop of 70% is truly terrifying. It's like an ordinary person in a viscous liquid, every movement as slow as Old Tortoise.
One by one, figures appeared. Just as Zhuge Xiang and Marshal Tianpeng were locked in fierce combat, Fairy Chang'e arrived with several other immortals.
"His strength is indeed formidable; he can actually fight Marshal Tianpeng to a standstill." Seeing the battle between Zhuge Xiang and Marshal Tianpeng, Dongming Shangxian was secretly astonished. Marshal Tianpeng was one of the strongest immortals who was closest to the Emperor Lord realm. How could Zhuge Xiang have achieved such a feat?
"Alright, that immortal has already entangled Marshal Tianpeng. I would like to ask you all to help me defeat Marshal Tianpeng..." Seeing that Zhuge Xiang's strength was no less than that of Marshal Tianpeng, Fairy Chang'e's beautiful eyes lit up as she spoke to the immortals around her.
"We will obey the fairy's words," these immortals who had been circling around Chang'e were originally there to settle scores for her. Now that it was time to lend a hand, they shouted excitedly and rushed towards Marshal Tianpeng.
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